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Senegal Tackles a Century-Old Challenge Head-On

For over a century, Senegal has grappled with trachoma—a bacterial eye disease that can lead to irreversible blindness. This persistent health challenge has affected countless lives, dimming the vibrant spirit of communities across the nation. First documented in the early 1900s, trachoma was confirmed as a significant cause of blindness through nationwide surveys in the 1980s and 1990s. It was a grim revelation that highlighted the urgent need for intervention. Can you imagine the despair of individuals and…

Two Lives Lost and Five Hurt in Devastating Head-On Crash on Nakuru-Nairobi Highway

Photos of the accident scene. Credit: Sikika Road Safety Two individuals lost their lives, while others were hurt, following a grisly road crash on the Nakuru-Nairobi Highway, a key transit route for travelers. The fateful event occurred on a seemingly ordinary Sunday, January 5. Involved in the collision were a Nissan minibus, also known as a matatu, and a larger bus, engaging in a catastrophic head-on crash near Naivasha's Prison Bridge. The Eldoret Shuttle Nissan matatu, after ramming into a Nairobi-bound bus, painted a…

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